Print Widel 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, packaging, quotes, invites, labels, casual, friendly, airy, lively, personal, handwritten warmth, everyday casual, readable informality, quick note feel, monoline, loose, slanted, open counters, rounded terminals.
A casual handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and a light, ink-pen feel. Strokes are mostly monoline with subtle pressure changes at curves and joins, and terminals tend to be rounded or gently tapered. Letterforms are narrow and upright-leaning, with open counters and generous internal space that keeps the texture bright. The baseline behavior is slightly bouncy and organic rather than rigid, giving lines of text an easy, handwritten rhythm.
Works well for short to medium text in informal contexts such as social media graphics, greeting cards, invitations, lifestyle packaging, labels, and quote layouts. It’s especially effective for headings, pull quotes, and brand accents where a handwritten voice is desired without heavy decoration.
The tone is approachable and conversational, like quick neat handwriting in a notebook. It feels contemporary and informal, balancing clarity with a relaxed, personal character. The overall impression is lighthearted and uncomplicated, suitable for messaging that wants to feel human and direct.
Designed to mimic neat, fast handwriting with a clean print structure—prioritizing a personal, approachable feel while staying readable in common display sizes. The restrained stroke variation and simple forms suggest an emphasis on versatility for everyday casual branding and editorial snippets.
Uppercase forms are simplified and streamlined, avoiding ornate swashes, while lowercase shapes keep a brisk, written pace with minimal connective behavior. Numerals match the same casual, hand-drawn logic and keep consistent stroke weight and slant for cohesive mixed setting. The spacing reads fairly open, which helps maintain legibility despite the narrow proportions.